You have touched my HeartThe days are fast slipping away. Parang kahapon lang ay nag-aaral pa ako, working as an escort, pleasuring Jake in any possible way that I could because it's my work to do so...and I was paid for it, being a good daughter to our family, being a volunteer to the organization...that I once was thought helping other people...but turned out as just their facade to hide their illegal doings.I was hurt, Jake didn't wait for me and I thought he cheated and fell in love with Allision...that was why they married each other in spite of me begging. My parents faced a traumatic death experience, I thought Jake did it and blamed for it, I got away from everything and left the Philippines for good. Lived in Spain and gave birth to my hope, my peace, and my happiness, my Snow. I then met Jerkson again...my former classmate. He helped me in everything and he fell in love. He asked me marriage and I accepted it. Snow was kidnapped which resulted for Jake to know about her exi
Jake's POVMany would think that I am fortunate because we are wealthy. But looking back at my childhood, I was so unfortunate. Unlucky. "Don't be weak, Jake! Shoot it! Kill it!" My mother shouted from behind.I am holding the gun while pointing it to my target—the wild pig. My hand is trembling as I try to keep my posture because I am scared that my mother would punish me if I fail this task. I adequately measured the distance and the speed of the wild pig before letting the bullet out of this gun. And I hit it. I heard my mother's clap. But I couldn't look at her and join her in her happiness...because I just killed an animal.I am a killer. I killed an animal. I killed a wild pig. I am a killer. Paulit-ulit iyong tumatakbo sa isipan ko. My mother is saying something to my elder brother, Blaze, about something. Pero wala sa kanila ang focus ko. Nakatutok lang ang mga mata ko sa baboy ramo na pinatay ko. I saw the blood rushing through the wild pig's body. I saw it trembled when
Jake's POVI don't know much about love. I was a newbie. I didn't know how to handle a relationship. I was always conscious if I was doing the right way or not. And sometimes, I don't find myself being head over heels to someone, and yet I do. I know that I am ruthless and dangerous. I don't have a heart to any other people. If I would kill, I wouldn't hesitate to do it. But I know my limit. I don't just kill someone because I want to and I also need to consider the rules of Voltzki House as well as the Organizaçion. Pero hindi ko maintindihan ang sarili ko nang mandilim ang paningin ko kay Allison nang oras na nasa rooftop kami. I couldn't hold on! I couldn't stop my self! My anger had taken over me and at that moment, I felt like no one could ever stop me from hurting that girl! She's my friend, yes but I couldn't take her saying bad things to Ash! More on in front of my family! And much more in front of me!"Don't...you...ever...try..." I darkly told her. I held her jaw and nec
Ash's POV"Oh anyare sa'yo?" Hindi ko pinansin si Gizelle at Jessica. Dumeretso ako sa upuan ko at saka roon nagmukmok. It's been a week since Jake and I broke up. Hindi naging madali sa akin noong una pero sa mga sumunod na araw, I finally learned to accept it. Isa pa, hindi naman kami nag-break ng may sama ng loob sa isa't-isa. But of course, it was still painful for me. Ito ang unang beses kong makipag-relasyon. This is also the first time I fell in love. Of course, may mga nagugustuhan na rin akong iba noon pa pero iba itong nararamdaman ko kay Jake. It's beyond crush. And I know for sure that it's love. Naramdaman ko ang pag-upo ng dalawa sa katabing upuan ko. Magkakatabi lang kami ng mga chairs kaya naman ramdam ko talaga nang naupo sila."Psst," sabay kalabit sa balikat ko. "Ano ba, inaantok ako," palusot ko. I heard them laugh and that made me look at them. Tiningnan ko sila nang masama pero tumawa lang sila. Gizelle then bumped my shoulder. "Ano bang meron? Hindi ka nama
Jake's POVWala na akong ibang hihilingin pa sa buhay ko. I am with my lovely wife. My dream. My daughter. The twins needed to go back to Spain because I already passed the throne to them. They aren't my real sons yes but they deserve it. At alam kong mapro-protektahan nila ito nang maayos. And its legacy will always be its legacy. Its principle will be always there to guide them. And we're just here to give them advice. "Daddy, does it look good?" Napalingon ako kay Snow nang itanong niya iyon. Hindi ko maiwasang mangiti nang makitang suot niya ang regalo ko sa kanyang unicorn-themed na costume dress. Lumapit ako sa kanya at lumuhod para maglevel ang mga mata namin."Yes, honey. You look beautiful," I chuckled. "Where's your mommy?"Ngumiti siya sa akin. "Nagbibihis pa, dad." Tumingin ako sa taas ng hagdan bago nagpasyang puntahan na siya roon. "Stay with Manang for a while hmmm? I'll just look for your mommy."She happily nodded her head at me then went to the kitchen, where Manan
Napalunok ako habang pinapanood ang lalaking dating nagmamahal sa akin na ikasal sa ibang babae. Ilang ulit ko nang naitanong sa sarili ko kung bakit? Bakit niya ako niloko? He promised me marriage... and yet he left me. Ako ang pinangakuan pero hindi pinakasalan. Kanina pa ako nakatayo rito sa labas. Nanginginig ang mga tuhod ko habang nakikita silang nagkakasiyahan. Hindi ko matanggap na masaya siya! He should be hurt! Dahil nasasaktan ako! At hindi ko matanggap na ako lang ang nasasaktan habang siya ay masaya!I've questioned myself many times. Ano bang mali sa akin? Bakit ako pinagpalit? Binigay ko naman ang lahat sa kanya... pero parang kulang pa rin... dahil pinagpalit niya pa rin ako.I gathered all my remaining strength and finally showed up.All eyes looked at me as I walk through their backyard. Despite the pain and betrayal I'm feeling, I smiled. I know that all their eyes are on me now."Who is she?""Hmmm, she's familiar,""She was Jake's date in his last event!""Iyong
"Always put in your mind the reasons why we're doing these—helping other people, giving them their needs, and providing everything we can to make their life be more comfortable... for them." Tiningnan niya kami nang isa-isa at saka tinanguan. This is how I see my life—meaningful. Ang makatulong sa ibang taong nangangailangan ang isa sa mga gusto kong gawin. Ganon naman talaga 'di ba. When you have the means of helping other people, you must help them without expecting in return. "Ash, sabay tayong umuwi huh? Ayusin ko lang ang mga gamit ko." ani Gizelle. Ito na ang ika-labing buwan ko rito sa organisasyong ito. At sa loob ng limang buwang iyon, naging malapit na rin ang loob ko sa ibang mga miyembro nito kagaya na lamang ni Gizelle. Tumango ako sa kanya at dumiretso na sa mga gamit ko upang mag-ayos na rin. Katatapos lang naming magbigay ng mga medicines and ready-to-eat foods sa mga taong nakatira sa lansangan. I want to give them a house that they can live with. But I don't have
"Hoy Ash, kanina ka pa tulala riyan. Kanina pa ako talak nang talak dito 'di ka naman nakikinig. Iniisip mo pa rin ba yung kahapon?" Napalingon ako kay Gizelle na malungkot na nakitingin sa akin."Of course not, I'm not just really in the mood to talk." I lied. Napangiwi siya dahil sa naging sagot ko. Well, I'm not talking because I'm not in the mood to do so. Ewan ko ba. Simula nang nangyari kahapon nawalan na ako ng gana. "Buti pa bumalik na tayo patapos na rin ang break natin." aya ni Gizelle.Tinapon lang namin ang plastics ng mga pagkain namin at saka kami dumeretso sa organisasyon. Bawat linggo may mga donations na dumarating sa organisasyon at bawat linggo rin namin itong hinahanda bago ipamigay."Gizelle, pabilang naman nitong mga canned foods para mahati na natin kung ilang canned foods ang ibibigay sa bawat isa." ani Joy, isa sa mga kasama naming volunteers.Gizelle frowned because of Joy's order. Ewan ko ba rito kay Gizelle. Pagkapasok ko pa lang rito ay hindi na talaga ma
Jake's POVWala na akong ibang hihilingin pa sa buhay ko. I am with my lovely wife. My dream. My daughter. The twins needed to go back to Spain because I already passed the throne to them. They aren't my real sons yes but they deserve it. At alam kong mapro-protektahan nila ito nang maayos. And its legacy will always be its legacy. Its principle will be always there to guide them. And we're just here to give them advice. "Daddy, does it look good?" Napalingon ako kay Snow nang itanong niya iyon. Hindi ko maiwasang mangiti nang makitang suot niya ang regalo ko sa kanyang unicorn-themed na costume dress. Lumapit ako sa kanya at lumuhod para maglevel ang mga mata namin."Yes, honey. You look beautiful," I chuckled. "Where's your mommy?"Ngumiti siya sa akin. "Nagbibihis pa, dad." Tumingin ako sa taas ng hagdan bago nagpasyang puntahan na siya roon. "Stay with Manang for a while hmmm? I'll just look for your mommy."She happily nodded her head at me then went to the kitchen, where Manan
Ash's POV"Oh anyare sa'yo?" Hindi ko pinansin si Gizelle at Jessica. Dumeretso ako sa upuan ko at saka roon nagmukmok. It's been a week since Jake and I broke up. Hindi naging madali sa akin noong una pero sa mga sumunod na araw, I finally learned to accept it. Isa pa, hindi naman kami nag-break ng may sama ng loob sa isa't-isa. But of course, it was still painful for me. Ito ang unang beses kong makipag-relasyon. This is also the first time I fell in love. Of course, may mga nagugustuhan na rin akong iba noon pa pero iba itong nararamdaman ko kay Jake. It's beyond crush. And I know for sure that it's love. Naramdaman ko ang pag-upo ng dalawa sa katabing upuan ko. Magkakatabi lang kami ng mga chairs kaya naman ramdam ko talaga nang naupo sila."Psst," sabay kalabit sa balikat ko. "Ano ba, inaantok ako," palusot ko. I heard them laugh and that made me look at them. Tiningnan ko sila nang masama pero tumawa lang sila. Gizelle then bumped my shoulder. "Ano bang meron? Hindi ka nama
Jake's POVI don't know much about love. I was a newbie. I didn't know how to handle a relationship. I was always conscious if I was doing the right way or not. And sometimes, I don't find myself being head over heels to someone, and yet I do. I know that I am ruthless and dangerous. I don't have a heart to any other people. If I would kill, I wouldn't hesitate to do it. But I know my limit. I don't just kill someone because I want to and I also need to consider the rules of Voltzki House as well as the Organizaçion. Pero hindi ko maintindihan ang sarili ko nang mandilim ang paningin ko kay Allison nang oras na nasa rooftop kami. I couldn't hold on! I couldn't stop my self! My anger had taken over me and at that moment, I felt like no one could ever stop me from hurting that girl! She's my friend, yes but I couldn't take her saying bad things to Ash! More on in front of my family! And much more in front of me!"Don't...you...ever...try..." I darkly told her. I held her jaw and nec
Jake's POVMany would think that I am fortunate because we are wealthy. But looking back at my childhood, I was so unfortunate. Unlucky. "Don't be weak, Jake! Shoot it! Kill it!" My mother shouted from behind.I am holding the gun while pointing it to my target—the wild pig. My hand is trembling as I try to keep my posture because I am scared that my mother would punish me if I fail this task. I adequately measured the distance and the speed of the wild pig before letting the bullet out of this gun. And I hit it. I heard my mother's clap. But I couldn't look at her and join her in her happiness...because I just killed an animal.I am a killer. I killed an animal. I killed a wild pig. I am a killer. Paulit-ulit iyong tumatakbo sa isipan ko. My mother is saying something to my elder brother, Blaze, about something. Pero wala sa kanila ang focus ko. Nakatutok lang ang mga mata ko sa baboy ramo na pinatay ko. I saw the blood rushing through the wild pig's body. I saw it trembled when
You have touched my HeartThe days are fast slipping away. Parang kahapon lang ay nag-aaral pa ako, working as an escort, pleasuring Jake in any possible way that I could because it's my work to do so...and I was paid for it, being a good daughter to our family, being a volunteer to the organization...that I once was thought helping other people...but turned out as just their facade to hide their illegal doings.I was hurt, Jake didn't wait for me and I thought he cheated and fell in love with Allision...that was why they married each other in spite of me begging. My parents faced a traumatic death experience, I thought Jake did it and blamed for it, I got away from everything and left the Philippines for good. Lived in Spain and gave birth to my hope, my peace, and my happiness, my Snow. I then met Jerkson again...my former classmate. He helped me in everything and he fell in love. He asked me marriage and I accepted it. Snow was kidnapped which resulted for Jake to know about her exi
My WorldKinabukasan ay totoo nga ang sinabi ni Jake dahil 9:00 pa lang nang umaga ay andami nang nakapila sa labas! Hindi niya man lang sinabi sa aking maaga pala ang oras na binigay niya sa kanila!Kaya naman nang pagbuksan ko sila ng pinto ay hiyang-hiya ako dahil pakiramdam ko ay kanina pa silang naghihintay sa labas. Buti na lamang at nakaligo na ako bago pa sila dumating. The twins and Snow are still sleeping while Jake is at the kitchen, he's cooking our breakfast. Pinadagdagan ko ang pagkain para naman may mai-offer kaming breakfast sa mga organizers. I also ordered him to prepare a snack for them in which he obliged. "Uhmm, I'm s-sorry for the inconvenience," nahihiya kong paghingi ng tawad sa kanila. Pinaupo ko muna sila sa mga couch na nasa sala namin habang ang iba ay walang maupuan dahil kulang na ang upuan! I thought iba-iba ang oras ng mga organizers na inimbita niya dahil sabi niya ay may schedule pero hindi niya naman sinabi na ang schedule pala na binigay niya ay y
Deserve"Mommy, we're now going back to the Philippines?" Masayang tanong ni Snow habang naghahanda kami para sa flight namin bukas.We're now going back to the Philippines to immediately start the planning for our upcoming wedding. I want it simply done but Jake doesn't want it. He wants it to be the best wedding of all time."You deserve everything good in this world, baby." I remember the time he said it to me. Kusa na lang lumitaw ang ngiti sa aking labi nang maalala iyon."Mommy?" Napahinto ako sa pagngiti dahil doon. "H-Huh?" I asked my daughter innocently.Kumunot ang noo niya sa akin at ngumuso kalaunan. "Why are you suddenly smiling, mommy? I'm asking po if we're now going back to the Philippines?" Ulit niya sa tanong niya kanina.I awkwardly gave her an awkward chuckle. "Ah, y-yes anak. Your dad and I want to get married in the Philippines," She smiled. "I'm so excited na po!"I laughed at her excitement. Nilapitan ko siya at saka hinalikan sa pisngi. "You love the Philip
Family Time"What exactly did she tell you hmm?"Nakasandal ang likod ko sa kanya habang nakababad kami rito sa bath tub. Katatapos lang namin kanina at napagpasyahan naming magpahinga rito sa tub. It's more comfortable here. Ang mga bula ay pinaglalaruan ko, iniipon ko ang mga ito saka hinihipan nang isahan.Inilapit ko pa ang sarili ko sa kanya dahilan para maramdaman ko ang kanyang pagkalalaki na hanggang ngayon ay matigas pa rin at handa pang lumaban kahit na katatapos lang namin ng dalawang round.Namula ako sa naisip."Na...nag-sex daw kayo kahapon and...uhmm...you two fucked a long time ago...when she was still your fiancé." Pag-amin ko sa kanya.His right hand snaked on my waist while his other hand is putting my hair altogether to kiss my nape. Paulit-ulit niyang pinapatakan ang aking batok at balikat ng kanyang mumunting halik. "It's not true," his husky voice conquered my ears.Hindi ako maka-focus sa sinasabi niya dahil sa paulit-ulit nitong paghalik sa akin. This is the
Marriage ProposalPagkatapos din ng linggong iyon ay lumipad kami papuntang Spain. Snow is a smart kid so even if we don't explain it to her, she will surely know it herself. Kadarating lang namin ngayon sa Spain at dumeretsyo agad kami rito sa Votlzki House para makapagpahinga. The twins were also here. Jake said that he gave the twins their own position in this Mafia House. Sa mga araw na wala siya rito para mamahala, ang kambal ang naging katuwang niya upang mapanatili ang kaayusan dito.Snow wanted us to rest in one room so we oblige. Jake is hugging me from the back while we watch the sun rises in the morning from our balcony. He is throwing small but long-lasting kisses on my neck. I tilted my head a bit to give him more access from kissing me."I always watch the sun because it reminds me of you," he said when he paused at kissing my neck.Napatingin ako sa langit dahil sa sinabi niya. It is so beautiful. The colors around the sun blended exactly with each other to produce suc